Dolores Vicioso – Page 18

In her opinion piece in Diario Libre on 5 February 2026, Ellen Perez argues that doubling the GDP per capita should not be the Dominican Republic’s primary objective. While the country has already achieved this feat twice since 2000, Perez points out that economic growth hasn’t translated into superior social outcomes; the DR still lags …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) officially launched the countdown to the general elections in 2028. 2028 is the year for the holding of the municipal elections (20 February 2028), followed by the presidential and congressional elections (21 May 2028). JCE presented a comprehensive calendar of administrative milestones and legal deadlines to political parties, civil society, …

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Commuters in Greater Santo Domingo should prepare for significant transit shifts as the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) has in place a partial closure of the intersection at República de Colombia and Jacobo Majluta avenues to accommodate new roadworks in western Santo Domingo. Commuters are advised to depart earlier than usual to account for potential …

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Approximately 1,655 MWp from 20 projects (19 solar and 1 wind) successfully qualified for the next phase of the (tender EDES-LPI-01-2024 or EDES-LP-NGR-01-2025). For the first time, renewable systems are being required to incorporate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with at least four hours of autonomy. Some 12 renewable projects were excluded, representing 1,027.10 MW. …

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The Department of Energy of the United States announced the approval of permit for Project Hostos. Caribbean Transmission Development Co., LLC (CTDC) had applied to the US Department of Energy (DOE) for the US Presidential Permit to allow for the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of facilities for transmission of electric energy at the international …

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In a weekend operation targeting unconventional drug trafficking methods, the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and members of the Public Ministry seized 96 scented candles filled with suspected cocaine at an international courier company in the National District. The DNCD press release did not indicate the name of the courier. The inspection, part of a …

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Outside of the Olympic Games, the FIBA World Cup is the most important tournament in basketball. The Dominican Republic won both of its qualifier games (versus USA and Nicaragua) in the Window 2 of the Americas Qualifier for the FIBA World Cup. The DR wins ensured the team moves to the second phase. The DR …

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President Luis Abinader is expected to address the nation on 27 February 2026. This would be his fifth time taking the podium to highlight the achievements and challenges of his administration. He first took office on 16 August 2020. As of the morning of 26 February, the Presidency had not confirmed the address and whether …

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The Dominican government has announced that Santo Domingo will host the First International Forum on Rare Earth Elements on 27 May 2026 with a follow-up site visit to Dominican Republic’s Pedernales province, site of a large area with the critical minerals. The event is significant because it represents a shift toward “responsible mining” and seeks …

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For years, Haitians crossed the border to receive free medical services. The government looked the other way. International pressures urged lenience to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Haiti where medical services are collapsed. The increase in Haitian demand for free medical services was growing as the Haitian population continues to seek the free services. One …

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